“Kicking Off Accountable Care” served as the theme for this year’s America’s Physician Groups’ (“APG”) Spring Conference, a three-day event packed with compelling speakers and breakout sessions focused on the state of...more
5/30/2025
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
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Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Physicians ,
Risk Management ,
Value-Based Care
In an era where cyber threats are escalating, healthcare has emerged as a critical battleground for security. Its significance has become increasingly crucial as the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology...more
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order 14110, laying the groundwork for the ethical and secure deployment of AI across industries, including healthcare. This comprehensive directive outlines policy goals...more
1/9/2025
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Biden Administration ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Technology ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Public Health
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are on the rise, with the number of affected individuals nearly tripling between 2022 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for...more
1/6/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
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New Regulations ,
New York ,
OCR ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws
Texas is joining a growing number of states in considering comprehensive laws regulating use of AI. In particular, the Texas Legislature is scheduled to consider the draft “Texas Responsible AI Governance Act” (the “Act”),...more
12/31/2024
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Corporate Counsel ,
Distributors ,
Healthcare ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Software Developers ,
State Legislatures ,
Texas
As the shift toward value-based care continues to transform the healthcare industry, hospitals and health systems are increasingly utilizing incentive-based physician compensation structures. Incentive-based compensation...more
12/27/2024
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Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Gainsharing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Pay-for-Performance ,
Physicians ,
Value-Based Care
Under the banner of strengthening consumer data protection, Texas is ramping up enforcement of its comprehensive data privacy act, sending a nationwide signal that Texas is serious about safeguarding the personal data of...more
California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1120 into law, which is known as the Physicians Make Decisions Act. At a high level, the Act aims to safeguard patient access to treatments by mandating a certain level of health...more
Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief...more
10/2/2024
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware
With technology rapidly evolving and jurisdictions appearing blurred, it is increasingly important to be mindful of data flow and use. This is particularly true where patient data is being accessed by offshore subcontractors....more
Gradually, data is being recognized as an asset in an increasingly data-hungry healthcare industry. In the tenth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Arti Bedi Pullins, President and Chief Healthcare Officer at...more
The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformative phase due in large part to the integration of digital technologies into every-day care. At the forefront of this revolution is Remote Patient Monitoring (“RPM”), a...more
Emerging technologies are prompting a revolution in women’s healthcare through advanced diagnostic testing. In the sixth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Deirdre O’Neill, Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at...more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health, gamification has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes. In the fifth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Craig...more
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently dismissed an appeal by the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access (“PCPA”) that challenged a negative opinion issued by the U.S. Department...more
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What is the Privacy Impact of the White House AI Order for Businesses? Posted November 28, 2023
Biden’s sweeping AI Executive Order sought to have artificial intelligence used in accordance...more
2/7/2024
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Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Laws ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws
The 21st-century healthcare landscape has been dramatically shaped by the rise of digitized healthcare solutions aimed at making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and personalized....more
1/17/2024
/ Digital Health ,
Elder Care ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Home Health Care ,
Hospice ,
Life Sciences ,
Mental Health ,
Patients ,
Technology Sector ,
Telehealth
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At its core, AI involves the use of data, computers, and algorithms to mimic aspects of human intelligence. The progression from a rules-driven AI to the less artificial and more intelligent...more
In the inaugural episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law podcast, renowned expert Dr. Laura Tully, Vice President of Clinical Services at ChatOwl, discussed emerging issues for health-tech’s data collection and use...more
The expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of health care continues to receive increased attention from lawmakers across the country. Although AI regulation is still in its early developmental stages,...more
10/20/2023
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California ,
Discrimination ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Technology
California is taking steps through Assembly Bill 254 (the “Bill”), approved by the State’s Governor on September 27, 2023, to ensure that patient information collected through reproductive or sexual health applications enjoys...more
10/4/2023
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CMIA ,
Data Privacy ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medical Records ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Information ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
State Privacy Laws
On June 16, 2023, nearly half of the State Attorneys General penned a letter (the “Letter”) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) advocating for broader privacy protections...more
The Florida Legislature recently amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act (the “Act”) to prohibit certain health care providers utilizing certified electronic health record technologies from storing...more
Social media’s interplay with healthcare privacy presents a constantly evolving challenge. ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through...more
Introduction On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”). The Act provides for nearly $1.7 trillion in funding across a range of domestic initiatives, including certain...more
1/6/2023
/ Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
New Legislation ,
Physician Medicare Reimbursements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Telehealth